BASF has announced changes to the senior leadership of its Electronic Materials business. As of July 1, 2025, the global business unit will base its operations in Taipei, Taiwan. The changes are intended to bolster innovation and growth in the supply of electronic and semiconductor materials, capitalizing on Taiwan’s prominent role in semiconductor innovation and manufacturing. The company hopes to use its foothold in this key market to enhance its competitive edge and respond more effectively to the evolving needs of its key customers, mostly located in East Asia and the U.S., while also better serving the needs of customers in the display and metal systems industries.
Jens Liebermann will lead the global Electronic Materials business as senior vice president. Liebermann most recently served as vice president of Global Business Management Semiconductor Materials and managing director of BASF Taiwan. In his new role, he hopes to leverage his extensive expertise and experience in the semiconductor industry to ensure continuity accelerating various strategic customer activities and position the business unit for long-term growth, particularly in the rapidly evolving semiconductor landscape.
Dr. Lothar Laupichler, who led the Electronic Materials Business since 2012, will
retire from BASF after 32 years of service to the company. “Lothar has made a
significant impact on BASF’s capabilities to serve the advanced semiconductor,
display and specialized metal system industries,” said Gops Pillay, president of
BASF Global Operating Division.
Dr. Moritz Ehrenstein, managing director Rolic Technologies, heading BASF’s Display Materials segment, will succeed Liebermann as vice president Global Business Management Semiconductor Materials located in Taiwan. Ehrenstein has extensive industry experience, particularly in R&D for innovative technologies. Prior to leading BASF’s Display Materials business, he oversaw the global sales management for BASF’s semiconductor materials business.
BASF is a global leader in the supply of Electronic Materials. BASF’s Electronic
Materials business unit offers process chemicals and customized formulated
solutions for the advanced semiconductor and display industry as well as
specialized metal systems for consumer electronics and industrial applications.
